Mac developers and companies around the world have come together to offer help to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Now musicians are coming together too.
Monthly Archives: March 2011
∞ RIM's PlayBook strategy is now clear — they don't have one
I have been waiting for RIM to show the world that one big last thing that would drive the masses to by the PlayBook. That one thing that nobody else has, that will drive everyone crazy. Yesterday, they did it. … Continued
∞ Final Fantasy III comes to iOS
Square Enix has announced the release of Final Fantasy III for iPhone and iPod touch. The game is available for $15.99. Square Enix has noted that an iPad version is due out in April.
∞ MacTech Conference 2011 set for Nov. 2-4 in LA
MacTech magazine announced Friday that MacTech Conference 2011 is set to happen November 2-4, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif. The second annual event gathers Mac IT professionals and developers for three days of conference sessions and in-depth information.
∞ Apple will be bigger than IBM, HP by 2012
The founder of Forrester Research predicts that Apple will bring in more revenue than both IBM and HP by 2012.
∞ Real Racing 2 HD to get 1080p video output
Firemint has announced plans to add 1080p output support to Real Racing 2 HD. The new feature will be supported by the iPad 2 and will be available in the next major update (Firemint stopped short of announcing when that … Continued
∞ Eddie Van Halen intros new Wolfgang guitars
Eddie Van Halen on Thursday expanded his line of guitars, introducing the Wolfgang USA Custom and the Wolfgang Stealth.
∞ BlackBerry PlayBook to run Android apps, too
While it runs Research In Motion’s (RIM) QNX operating system, the soon-to-be-released BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will also be able to run apps made for Android. That’s the word from RIM, which announced the new capability on Thursday.
∞ Capo 2.1 adds ability to export MIDI transcription data
SuperMegaUltraGroovy on Thursday released Capo 2.1, a major update to the company’s music app for Mac OS X.
∞ Apple removes 'gay cure' iPhone app from the App Store
After nearly 150,000 signatures protesting the so-called “gay cure” app, Apple removed it from its App Store.
∞ Apple looks to expand AirPlay to stream video onto TV sets
Apple may be looking to expand the reach of its AirPlay technology, allowing users to stream video directly onto their television sets.
∞ Steve Jobs' Disney board seat re-election opposed
Steve Jobs’ seat on Disney’s board is being challenged by an advisory firm who says he’s missed too many meetings.
∞ Senators ask Apple to remove DUI, speed trap apps
Several U.S. senators sent a letter to Apple, RIM and Google asking the companies to remove apps that allow drives to avoid police checkpoints.
∞ Bertrand Serlet leaves Apple
Apple’s senior vice president of Mac Software Engineering, Bertrand Serlet, is leaving the company.
∞ Aperture 3.1.2 improves brush response, iPhoto library import
Apple has posted an update to Aperture, its digital photo organization and retouching software for photo professionals. The new release is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through the Apple Web site.
∞ Sofa giving 100% of sales to Japan
Sofa has joined the impressive crowd of Mac developers that will donate 100 percent of its sales to relief efforts in Japan. Sofa’s Dirk Stoop has three great apps Versions, Kaleidoscope, and Checkout. Starting now and ending at 4:00 am … Continued
∞ NY Times offers long time subscribers one-year free for Web, iPhone, iPad
The New York Times has been criticized since it announced pricing for its online and mobile editions, but the newspaper is making moves to draw users in.
∞ Report: Apple prepping new iMacs for May release
A new report on Tuesday suggests Apple may be prepping its iMac line of consumer computers for a big update.
∞ Chameleon open source project speeds iOS to Mac OS X conversion
On Tuesday developers Craig Hockenberry and Sean Heber introduced Chameleon Project, a new open source project aimed at helping developers cross the bridge from iOS to Mac OS X.
∞ Samsung to offer Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in June, shows off 8.9
Samsung used this week’s CTIA event in Orlando, FL to highlight its forthcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, which is coming to the U.S. on June 8. The tablet will be available in Wi-Fi trim in 16GB and 32GB versions for … Continued
∞ iPad 2 coming to 25 countries on Friday, March 25 at 5 P.M.
Apple confirmed Tuesday that it’s on track to release the iPad 2 in 25 more countries this Friday, at 5 P.M. local time. Apple also confirmed plans to release the iPad 2 in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and other countries … Continued
∞ Avid releases Eleven Rack Expansion Pack
Avid on Tuesday released the Eleven Rack Expansion Pack. As the name suggests, its an add-on for the company’s Eleven Rack amp and effects processing systems.
∞ Three new FileMaker Go Starter Solutions debut for mobile users
FileMaker on Tuesday released three new Starter Solutions for FileMaker go for iPhone and iPad. They’re bundled with a free 30-day trial of FileMaker Pro 11.
∞ Firefox 4 arrives
Mozilla on Tuesday released Firefox 4, the next generation of its Web browser.
∞ Review: Audioengine A5 & S8 combination speaker system
The Audioengine A5 & S8 combination is an impressive speaker system that’s worth every penny, but you will need a lot of pennies.
∞ Apple sues Amazon for using 'App Store'
Since Apple first launched its iPhone App Store, companies have set about to copy the concept and the name. It seems that Apple has had enough.
∞ Using Apple's Backup software
I use MobileMe to sync my contacts, calendars, and other information, but I also use Apple’s Backup application to quickly make a backup of the same information in case I need it. This morning, my friend Dave Caolo posted the … Continued
∞ Court orders Steve Jobs to answer questions in iTunes antitrust
A federal judge has ordered Apple CEO Steve Jobs to answer questions in an iTunes antitrust case that alleges Apple had a music downloading monopoly.
∞ BlackBerry PlayBook to ship April 19, starting at $499
Research In Motion (RIM) announced Tuesday that its long-discussed PlayBook tablet will begin to ship on April 19, 2011, at prices starting at $499.
∞ Mac OS X 10.6.7 fixes Mac App Store bugs, improves Back to My Mac
Mac OS X 10.6.7 is now available for download from Apple’s Web site and through the Software Update system preference.